Another one bites the dust, people.
Andrea Leadsom has pulled out of the contest to become the next Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister.
With Leadsom and Boris now out of the running, it looks like Theresa May is set to become the next UK Prime Minister. Her campaign manager, Chris Grayling, is making a statement on her behalf.
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In a video posted on Twitter, Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 committee, said Mrs May will be formally confirmed as the new Tory party leader.
Boris Johnson, who ruled himself out of the leadership race last week, has released a statement backing the Home Secretary.
He said: "Theresa May will provide the authority and the leadership necessary to unite the Conservative party and take the country forward in the coming weeks and months.
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"Andrea's decision, which is both brave and principled, allows that process to begin immediately.
"I have no doubt Theresa will make an excellent party leader and Prime Minister and I'm encouraged that she's made it clear that Brexit means Brexit - that we will leave the EU. It is vital that we respect the will of the people and get on with exploiting new opportunities for this country."
Not everyone is thrilled, though. Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage took to Twitter to say he was "dissapointed" at Leadsom's decision to stand down.
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, also tweeted saying the Tories have "no mandate" following Leadsom's decision to stand aside and allow May to run as the next Prime Minister.
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Words by Sian Broderick
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